Impressive services were held in the second ward meeting house at Logan, on Thursday August 28th, over the remains of Aaron Frank Bracken.
The building was filled to complete capacity, by relatives, and friends; many coming from Newton and Star Valley.
Among the features which showed the true regard and respect, which was felt for the departed man, was that the group of men who had been most closely associated with him in his work, asked the honor of action as his pall bearers. And all the County Officials and workmen from the department in which he was employed, attended in a body. And among the many and varied floral offerings, was a spray contributed by the Sunday school class, of which he was a member; and a basket of lovely blossoms from the Freedom ward, where he had faithfully served, and endeared himself into the hearts of the people, as their Bishop, for many years.
The services were under the direction of Bishop Charles England. The opening hymn, by the ward choir was "Beautiful Zion Built Above". Herbert H. Hawks the president of the high priests quorum, of which Mr. bracken was a member offered the invocation. Members of the Imperial Glee Club, then rendered the song, "Going Home".
Chairman W.W. Hall, of the County commissioners spoke of the dependable service Mr Bracken had given while being employed in the County road department, and was pleased to speak of his trustworthiness. The vocal solo, "Sometime We'll Understand" was sung by Mr Frank Baugh, Jr.
Bishop Carl Robinson, who had replaced Mr bracken as Bishop after the latter's resignation, expressed himself and being among those who mourned. He paid a splendid tribute to the labors of his former Bishop and to his nobility of character and that he could not but feel that he had been called to a broader and more divine service.
Luther Haderlie, who had been one of the counselors to Mr. bracken during his Bishopric spoke of the shock and distress felt by all who had made the long journey to Logan; and that had it been possible there would not have been room in the building for all the people of Star Valley should have liked to have come and shown their friendship and respect at this time. He also spoke of the harmony which had always existed between those who had worked in the ward with Bishop bracken.
Lawrence Bailey then rendered a vocal solo.
James w. Kirkbride told of going to Star Valley as a teacher, and testified that Mr. Bracken had come into his life at a time when he needed the wise counsel of a good friend and testified that he ahd found such a friend in Mr Bracken and bore witness of his sterling qualities.
W. G Raymond, remarked on the sadness he felt at the passing of such a man. He told of his unfailing faithfulness to duay and that he ahd driven miles through a snow storm to give his services in a ministering to his family. And told of his divine inspiration. That Mr. bracken had as a pioneer brought the country were they resided from a condition of hardship and privation to one of prosperity.
Bishop England endorsed the remarks of the previous speaners and testified that during the time he he known the deceased, he had know him to be a true Later-day Saint, and in behalf of Mrs. Braken and family he expressed their gratitude for a ll that had been done to assist in any way or to lessen the sorrow which had come to them.
The choir sang the closing hymn "Through Deepening Trails."
The benediction was offered by M.C. Rigby former Bishop of the Newton ward.
The entire service could be regarded as inspirational and as a beautiful benediction on a well spent life.
A large cortege of automobiles followed the remains to the Logan City cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by President John E. Griffin of the Benson Stake.
Bracken, Aaron Frank (28 Aug 1930) Star Valley Independent
The building was filled to complete capacity, by relatives, and friends; many coming from Newton and Star Valley.
Among the features which showed the true regard and respect, which was felt for the departed man, was that the group of men who had been most closely associated with him in his work, asked the honor of action as his pall bearers. And all the County Officials and workmen from the department in which he was employed, attended in a body. And among the many and varied floral offerings, was a spray contributed by the Sunday school class, of which he was a member; and a basket of lovely blossoms from the Freedom ward, where he had faithfully served, and endeared himself into the hearts of the people, as their Bishop, for many years.
The services were under the direction of Bishop Charles England. The opening hymn, by the ward choir was "Beautiful Zion Built Above". Herbert H. Hawks the president of the high priests quorum, of which Mr. bracken was a member offered the invocation. Members of the Imperial Glee Club, then rendered the song, "Going Home".
Chairman W.W. Hall, of the County commissioners spoke of the dependable service Mr Bracken had given while being employed in the County road department, and was pleased to speak of his trustworthiness. The vocal solo, "Sometime We'll Understand" was sung by Mr Frank Baugh, Jr.
Bishop Carl Robinson, who had replaced Mr bracken as Bishop after the latter's resignation, expressed himself and being among those who mourned. He paid a splendid tribute to the labors of his former Bishop and to his nobility of character and that he could not but feel that he had been called to a broader and more divine service.
Luther Haderlie, who had been one of the counselors to Mr. bracken during his Bishopric spoke of the shock and distress felt by all who had made the long journey to Logan; and that had it been possible there would not have been room in the building for all the people of Star Valley should have liked to have come and shown their friendship and respect at this time. He also spoke of the harmony which had always existed between those who had worked in the ward with Bishop bracken.
Lawrence Bailey then rendered a vocal solo.
James w. Kirkbride told of going to Star Valley as a teacher, and testified that Mr. Bracken had come into his life at a time when he needed the wise counsel of a good friend and testified that he ahd found such a friend in Mr Bracken and bore witness of his sterling qualities.
W. G Raymond, remarked on the sadness he felt at the passing of such a man. He told of his unfailing faithfulness to duay and that he ahd driven miles through a snow storm to give his services in a ministering to his family. And told of his divine inspiration. That Mr. bracken had as a pioneer brought the country were they resided from a condition of hardship and privation to one of prosperity.
Bishop England endorsed the remarks of the previous speaners and testified that during the time he he known the deceased, he had know him to be a true Later-day Saint, and in behalf of Mrs. Braken and family he expressed their gratitude for a ll that had been done to assist in any way or to lessen the sorrow which had come to them.
The choir sang the closing hymn "Through Deepening Trails."
The benediction was offered by M.C. Rigby former Bishop of the Newton ward.
The entire service could be regarded as inspirational and as a beautiful benediction on a well spent life.
A large cortege of automobiles followed the remains to the Logan City cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by President John E. Griffin of the Benson Stake.
Bracken, Aaron Frank (28 Aug 1930) Star Valley Independent
Impressive services were held in the second ward meeting house at Logan, on Thursday August 28th, over the remains of Aaron Frank Bracken.
The building was filled to complete capacity, by relatives, and friends; many coming from Newton and Star Valley.
Among the features which showed the true regard and respect, which was felt for the departed man, was that the group of men who had been most closely associated with him in his work, asked the honor of action as his pall bearers. And all the County Officials and workmen from the department in which he was employed, attended in a body. And among the many and varied floral offerings, was a spray contributed by the Sunday school class, of which he was a member; and a basket of lovely blossoms from the Freedom ward, where he had faithfully served, and endeared himself into the hearts of the people, as their Bishop, for many years.
The services were under the direction of Bishop Charles England. The opening hymn, by the ward choir was "Beautiful Zion Built Above". Herbert H. Hawks the president of the high priests quorum, of which Mr. bracken was a member offered the invocation. Members of the Imperial Glee Club, then rendered the song, "Going Home".
Chairman W.W. Hall, of the County commissioners spoke of the dependable service Mr Bracken had given while being employed in the County road department, and was pleased to speak of his trustworthiness. The vocal solo, "Sometime We'll Understand" was sung by Mr Frank Baugh, Jr.
Bishop Carl Robinson, who had replaced Mr bracken as Bishop after the latter's resignation, expressed himself and being among those who mourned. He paid a splendid tribute to the labors of his former Bishop and to his nobility of character and that he could not but feel that he had been called to a broader and more divine service.
Luther Haderlie, who had been one of the counselors to Mr. bracken during his Bishopric spoke of the shock and distress felt by all who had made the long journey to Logan; and that had it been possible there would not have been room in the building for all the people of Star Valley should have liked to have come and shown their friendship and respect at this time. He also spoke of the harmony which had always existed between those who had worked in the ward with Bishop bracken.
Lawrence Bailey then rendered a vocal solo.
James w. Kirkbride told of going to Star Valley as a teacher, and testified that Mr. Bracken had come into his life at a time when he needed the wise counsel of a good friend and testified that he ahd found such a friend in Mr Bracken and bore witness of his sterling qualities.
W. G Raymond, remarked on the sadness he felt at the passing of such a man. He told of his unfailing faithfulness to duay and that he ahd driven miles through a snow storm to give his services in a ministering to his family. And told of his divine inspiration. That Mr. bracken had as a pioneer brought the country were they resided from a condition of hardship and privation to one of prosperity.
Bishop England endorsed the remarks of the previous speaners and testified that during the time he he known the deceased, he had know him to be a true Later-day Saint, and in behalf of Mrs. Braken and family he expressed their gratitude for a ll that had been done to assist in any way or to lessen the sorrow which had come to them.
The choir sang the closing hymn "Through Deepening Trails."
The benediction was offered by M.C. Rigby former Bishop of the Newton ward.
The entire service could be regarded as inspirational and as a beautiful benediction on a well spent life.
A large cortege of automobiles followed the remains to the Logan City cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by President John E. Griffin of the Benson Stake.
Bracken, Aaron Frank (28 Aug 1930) Star Valley Independent
The building was filled to complete capacity, by relatives, and friends; many coming from Newton and Star Valley.
Among the features which showed the true regard and respect, which was felt for the departed man, was that the group of men who had been most closely associated with him in his work, asked the honor of action as his pall bearers. And all the County Officials and workmen from the department in which he was employed, attended in a body. And among the many and varied floral offerings, was a spray contributed by the Sunday school class, of which he was a member; and a basket of lovely blossoms from the Freedom ward, where he had faithfully served, and endeared himself into the hearts of the people, as their Bishop, for many years.
The services were under the direction of Bishop Charles England. The opening hymn, by the ward choir was "Beautiful Zion Built Above". Herbert H. Hawks the president of the high priests quorum, of which Mr. bracken was a member offered the invocation. Members of the Imperial Glee Club, then rendered the song, "Going Home".
Chairman W.W. Hall, of the County commissioners spoke of the dependable service Mr Bracken had given while being employed in the County road department, and was pleased to speak of his trustworthiness. The vocal solo, "Sometime We'll Understand" was sung by Mr Frank Baugh, Jr.
Bishop Carl Robinson, who had replaced Mr bracken as Bishop after the latter's resignation, expressed himself and being among those who mourned. He paid a splendid tribute to the labors of his former Bishop and to his nobility of character and that he could not but feel that he had been called to a broader and more divine service.
Luther Haderlie, who had been one of the counselors to Mr. bracken during his Bishopric spoke of the shock and distress felt by all who had made the long journey to Logan; and that had it been possible there would not have been room in the building for all the people of Star Valley should have liked to have come and shown their friendship and respect at this time. He also spoke of the harmony which had always existed between those who had worked in the ward with Bishop bracken.
Lawrence Bailey then rendered a vocal solo.
James w. Kirkbride told of going to Star Valley as a teacher, and testified that Mr. Bracken had come into his life at a time when he needed the wise counsel of a good friend and testified that he ahd found such a friend in Mr Bracken and bore witness of his sterling qualities.
W. G Raymond, remarked on the sadness he felt at the passing of such a man. He told of his unfailing faithfulness to duay and that he ahd driven miles through a snow storm to give his services in a ministering to his family. And told of his divine inspiration. That Mr. bracken had as a pioneer brought the country were they resided from a condition of hardship and privation to one of prosperity.
Bishop England endorsed the remarks of the previous speaners and testified that during the time he he known the deceased, he had know him to be a true Later-day Saint, and in behalf of Mrs. Braken and family he expressed their gratitude for a ll that had been done to assist in any way or to lessen the sorrow which had come to them.
The choir sang the closing hymn "Through Deepening Trails."
The benediction was offered by M.C. Rigby former Bishop of the Newton ward.
The entire service could be regarded as inspirational and as a beautiful benediction on a well spent life.
A large cortege of automobiles followed the remains to the Logan City cemetery, where the grave was dedicated by President John E. Griffin of the Benson Stake.
Bracken, Aaron Frank (28 Aug 1930) Star Valley Independent
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